The pocket reading stand that holds
your
book open, in a variety of comfortable reading positions.

There's never been anything like
it! Twin
spring-loaded clips hold the book securely, yet open easily so you can
turn pages.

Folding legs make it versatile -
use it
at a desk, in your lap - even tilted over on a pillow for relaxing
reading
in bed!

Why
a book stand? Just think about it -

Every
hour you spend reading,
you spend holding the book.

Usually
with both hands.

Reading
as you've

always known it . . .

. . . might as well
wear handcuffs

A
Recent Email

March 26, 2001

Hello,

I purchased a BookGem
yesterday
at Powell's Bookstore (Portland, OR) after browsing its packaging for
several
skeptical minutes.

Well, you already knew
I'd love
BookGem and I do. The plane ride home was all it took. I was reading,
eating
and drinking with ergonomic ease I never though possible, particularly
in Economy. BookGem is thoughtfully designed, solidly built, and a must
have for travelers and the reading/eating class.

studentscookslunchtime readersvoracious readersoccasional readers young
readersold readersbook loversleft-handed people
right-handed
peoplepeople who areall thumbsspeed readersreaders who like to
savor each
and every word like a fine winereaders who like to read
and
drink winepeople who get tired of
holding
the stupid book up the whole darn time

"BookGem" and the
book-and-gemstone
logo are registered trademarks of BookGem."The World's Best Little
Book
Holder" is a trademark of BookGem

U.S. Patent
No.6,068,299Worldwide patents pending

It's
Time To Cast Off Your Shackles and Read Free!

You've probably never
experienced the
sheer relief of reading without having your hands glued to the book.
It's
a liberating feeling.

Clipped to the bottom of a book,
the BookGem
makes it possible.

Or flip it over and attach it to
the top of
the book for a more inclined reading angle. Whether it's a fat
paperback
or a nice hardbound book, the BookGem frees your hands from the
constant
chore of holding the book up and the pages open.

Works great in an easy chair. Or
take it
with you - on the train, to the library, to the beach. It's great for
those
long airplane flights - your book sits perfectly on a tray table.

Toss
it in your travel bagor
even your pocket

This ingeniously simple little wonder folds up flat, much like a pair
of glasses. (It will even fit into many eyeglass cases!)

Slip it into your pocket or purse, or clip it to the side of your book
as a bookmark - folded, it's only 5-1/2" by 2-1/2" and a mere 1/2"
thick.
But, even though it's pretty small, the BookGem is more versatile than
any other bookstand ever available, no matter how big and
expensive.

The BookGem
can
make your reading more comfortable and enjoyable, no matter where you
like
to read.

How about reading
in bed?Isn't it awkward, having to constantly hold the
book up where you can see it? Either your wrists get cramped or your
arms
get tired or your neck starts to ache. After about ten minutes of this
juggling act, you'll probably just want to give up and go to sleep.
Sound
familiar?

No
more! The amazing versatility of this little "gem" of a book holder
will
enable you to read comfortably lying on your side, resting comfortably
on a pillow. Just fold up one of the rear legs and set it on an extra
pillow
to get the angle you prefer. Don't worry, the pages will stay open even
if you and your thumbs fall asleep! Go ahead and doze - when you open
your
eyes again you may be surprised to see the book sitting there, just
where
you left off.

Use it for a while and
we think
you'll find yourself saying what we hear all the time -